Rumor: Vice-Premier-Level Official Confirms Xi's Third Stroke, More Severe Than Previous Ones

On August 20, when Xi Jinping appeared in Tibet, observers noted his staggering steps and the distinct creases on his earlobes. (Online photo)

[People News] As the Fourth Plenary Session approaches, rumors of Xi Jinping suffering a stroke resurface, though the claims are widely dismissed as yet another “cry wolf” scenario. Beyond initial revelations by independent media figure Du Wen, an English-language outlet named Leis Real Talk has now corroborated the authenticity of the report.

On the afternoon of October 9th Beijing time, Du Wen posted on X: “A source within the Chinese Communist Party suddenly revealed that General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the Central Military Commission Xi Jinping has suffered a sudden stroke. His condition is extremely critical, and he is currently undergoing emergency treatment. Premier Li Qiang, who is visiting North Korea, has been ordered to return to Beijing immediately. This information currently comes from a single source and is awaiting further verification. Due to the gravity of the matter, it is being disclosed in advance.” A direct indicator is that if Li Qiang continues his North Korea visit, it would suggest Xi is unharmed.

Subsequently, numerous Chinese-language media bloggers reported this news.

On the 10th, Li Qiang appeared at the North Korean military parade smiling brightly, leading many to question the credibility of Du Wen's report.

Notably, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs abruptly released a brief statement at 3:00 PM on the 9th announcing that Xi Jinping would attend the opening ceremony of the World Women's Summit in Beijing on the 13th-14th and deliver a speech. Subsequently, Xinhua News Agency, CCTV News, and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs all published reports on Xi Jinping's attendance at the summit.

Another question arises: Public records indicate that in 2020, Xi “attended via video link” the UN General Assembly's high-level meeting commemorating the Beijing Women's Conference and delivered a major speech. Does this mean Xi will also deliver his address via video link on the 13th?

English-language blogger Leis Real Talk stated in her program on the morning of the 9th Pacific Time (10th Beijing Time) that beyond reports from Du Wen and subsequent Chinese media outlets, she obtained a third source confirming Xi Jinping's rehospitalization due to a stroke.

Lei claimed the source who leaked the information to her is highly reliable and someone she deeply respects—a deputy state-level official.

According to the source, Xi Jinping has suffered three strokes in total. The first occurred during the Third Plenary Session of the 19th CPC Central Committee in July 2024, after which Zhang Youxia assumed control of military power and the “Old Guard” faction gained dominance over the political landscape.

On August 19, 2024, Xi Jinping met with visiting Vietnamese Communist Party leader Su Linh. Photos released by Vietnamese state media clearly showed a noticeable patch of missing hair on the right side of Xi Jinping's neck. Medical experts pointed out that this was likely a mark left from preoperative shaving. Moreover, after that incident, Xi appeared unsteady on his feet during multiple public appearances.

During the 2025 Chinese Lunar New Year, Xi suffered another stroke, though this time it was milder. However, Xi, who is reportedly afraid of death, refused further surgery and instead opted for special physical therapy. It is said that he spent a fortune to bring German doctors to Beijing for his treatment.

Based on clinical medical experience, recurrent strokes pose a life-threatening risk, especially for individuals over 70 years old. This is why Xi Jinping has been reluctant to travel abroad.

On May 7, 2025, during his visit to Russia, Xi Jinping was photographed by Russian media with his head tilting involuntarily. Russian mainstream media confirmed the rumors of his stroke. Subsequently, Xi moved out of the Yingtai Pavilion in Zhongnanhai to the Chunyizhai residence. On June 4, Belarusian President Lukashenko visited, seemingly with the same purpose as Surin's previous trip: to assess Xi's condition.

The most recent incident marks Xi's third stroke, this time more severe than the previous two. According to this source, Xi did not suffer the stroke on October 9 as rumored, but had already had a stroke several days prior. He remains hospitalized, with the German doctor also participating in his treatment. This indicates that the news of Xi's stroke is not solely based on Du Wen's single source, thereby increasing its credibility. Lei believes it is highly likely that Xi used a body double at the Women's Summit.

If reports of Xi Jinping suffering a stroke on the eve of the Fourth Plenary Session are true, the extent of its impact on the Chinese Communist Party's political arena may depend on the severity of his condition.

From the timing of his first stroke coinciding with the visit of Vietnamese Communist Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong, and his second stroke during Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko's visit, it becomes evident that the dictator Vladimir Putin is among those genuinely concerned about Xi Jinping's health. On September 3, 2025, Putin attended a military parade and proactively raised the topic of organ transplants for health purposes. During the subsequent press conference, he openly acknowledged their discussions about health matters, suggesting not only awareness of Xi Jinping's condition but also an intent to embarrass him.

Putin's motives are not hard to discern. The CCP's 93rd-anniversary parade showcased numerous advanced weapons systems that Russia never received, leaving Putin both envious and resentful. Xi Jinping surely sensed Putin's ulterior motives. While courting North Korea's Kim Jong-un, he flaunted China's medical technology promising “life expectancy up to 150 years” in front of Putin—an attempt to overshadow Putin's pointed question. Unintentionally, this exposed the CCP's long-standing secret of harvesting organs from living individuals.

On September 13, 2025, The New Paper reported that Putin may have increased the total funding for aging projects from 21 million rubles (approximately $248,000) for 2016-2020 to 172 million rubles (approximately $2.03 million) for 2021-2025. The publication noted that the actual figures could be even higher.

The dictator, who believes he can live to 150 years old, harvests organs from living people, defying heaven and humanity. He will inevitably face divine retribution.

(First published by People News)△